Behavioral Interviewing Worksheet
Use the sample questions below to prep for a behavioral-based interview.
Sample Behavioral Questions
These are drawn from the characteristics sought by employers.
Coping
Tell me about a time when you had to cope with strict deadlines or time demands. Give me an example. (With this question, the employer is looking for whether the applicant overreacted or withdrew from demanding work, and whether the success or failure in coping will generalize to another job.)
Tolerance of Ambiguity
Give me an example of a time when you had to deal with frequent job changes or unexpected events on the job. What does this situation say about your ability to work in an ambiguous or unstructured environment? (With this question, the interviewer is trying to see if the individual is comfortable with a lack of structure on the job and able to manage delay and ambiguity patiently, or was there a need to seek closure, jump to quick conclusions, or speed up the process too quickly.)
Decisiveness
Describe a situation in which you had to draw a conclusion quickly and take specific actions. (Interviewer is looking for whether the individual was able to take quick action based on available information or was there a tendency to vacillate or postpone the decision.)
Assertiveness
Give me an example of a time when you had to be assertive in giving directions to others. (Evaluate the candidate's ability to speak in a clear, direct manner, and gauge his or her ability to communicate with authority figures, hostile people or manipulative personalities.)
Use the sample questions below to prep for a behavioral-based interview.
Sample Behavioral Questions
These are drawn from the characteristics sought by employers.
Coping
Tell me about a time when you had to cope with strict deadlines or time demands. Give me an example. (With this question, the employer is looking for whether the applicant overreacted or withdrew from demanding work, and whether the success or failure in coping will generalize to another job.)
Tolerance of Ambiguity
Give me an example of a time when you had to deal with frequent job changes or unexpected events on the job. What does this situation say about your ability to work in an ambiguous or unstructured environment? (With this question, the interviewer is trying to see if the individual is comfortable with a lack of structure on the job and able to manage delay and ambiguity patiently, or was there a need to seek closure, jump to quick conclusions, or speed up the process too quickly.)
Decisiveness
Describe a situation in which you had to draw a conclusion quickly and take specific actions. (Interviewer is looking for whether the individual was able to take quick action based on available information or was there a tendency to vacillate or postpone the decision.)
Assertiveness
Give me an example of a time when you had to be assertive in giving directions to others. (Evaluate the candidate's ability to speak in a clear, direct manner, and gauge his or her ability to communicate with authority figures, hostile people or manipulative personalities.)
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Coping is my favorite here. Because this is a test of your endurance that will show your strength and weaknesses in handling a difficult situation at work.
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